Program Handbook 2019-2020 2015 Table of Contents Section 1: Leadership and Mission • Strategic Vision and Mission Statement 5 o Guiding Principles 5 o Diversity Statement 5 • Administrative Offices 6 • Accreditation 7 Section 2: Curriculum, Schedules, and Degree Programs • Academic Curriculum 8 • Campus and Facilities 9 Section 3: Resources and Partnerships • ResearcH 10 • Medical Community PartnersHips 10 • HealtH Sciences Library 10 Section 4: Costs, Financial Aid, and Residency Requirements • Tuition and Fees 12 o Estimated Cost of Attendance 13 o Refund Policy 14 • Financial Aid Policies 15 o Residency 15 o Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid 15 Section 5: Technical Standards and Disability Resources • TecHnical Standards 17 • Disabilities and Accommodations 19 o Examinations – Foundations PHase 20 o Examinations – ClerksHip and Explorations PHase 20 o Disabilities WHile in Medical ScHool 20 o Fitness for Duty 20 • Required Components of Basic PHysical Exam – Adults 22 Section 6: Governance • Admissions Committee 25 • Curriculum Committee 26 • Medical Student Progress Committee 27 • Student Government 27 • Student Elections 30 Section 7: Professionalism • Code of Professional Conduct and Professional Responsibility 31 1 2019-2020 • Respectful Learning Environment 32 o TeacHer-Learner Expectations 32 • Policy and Process to Address Medical Student Mistreatment 34 o Reporting of Violations of tHe Code of Conduct and Professional Responsibility 34 o Mistreatment Incident Reporting Form 35 o Procedure for Investigation and Resolution of Allegations 36 • Academic Integrity 37 • Criminal Background Checks – Applicants 38 • Criminal Background Checks – Medical Students 38 • Drug Testing Policy and Process 39 • Guidelines for Dress and Deportment 40 • Student Representation on Committees and Class LeadersHip 41 Section 8: Academic Policies • Admissions Policies 42 o Early Decision 42 o Deferral 42 o Transfer 42 • Attendance and Participation 43 o Absences 43 o Examination Policies 43 o Excused Absences 44 o Unexcused Absences 44 o Leaves of Absence 45 § Voluntary 45 § Medical Leave of Absence 45 § Degree Program 45 § Involuntary Leave of Absence 45 o WitHdrawals from Medical ScHool 46 • Medical Student Duty Hours 47 o Reporting of Duty Hour Violations 48 • Student Progress and Advancement 48 • Graduation Requirements 48 • Limit on Time in Medical ScHool 50 • Grading Policies 51 • Remediation in All Curriculum PHases 52 • Academic Actions 54 o Grade Replacement 54 • USMLE Examinations Policy and Process 55 • Student Appeal Due Process and Policy 56 o Grade and Narrative Comments 56 o Code of Professional Conduct and Professional Responsibility 57 o Academic Actions 58 o Student RigHts 58 2 2019-2020 o Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid 59 o Financial Aid Probation 59 o Appeal Overview 60 • International Experiences 61 • Policy for Students to Access Records 62 Section 9: Sexual Harassment and Discrimination • UNLV Office of Compliance contact information 63 • Policy Against Discrimination 63 • Policy Against Sexual Harassment 65 • Complaint and Investigation Procedures 66 Section 10: Student Health and Wellness • ImmuniZation and HealtH Requirements 71 • Insurance 72 o HealtH 72 o Malpractice 72 o Disability 72 • Occupational Exposures 72 • HealtH Services 73 o Counseling and PsycHological Services 73 o Confidentiality 73 o Compliance 73 Section 11: Student Life • Parking 74 • Photo Usage Policy 74 • Student Events 74 • Student OrganiZations 75 Section 12: Technology • Social Media 76 • Computer Requirements for Medical Students 76 3 2019-2020 This is the official document of policies, procedures, and resources of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) School of Medicine for medical students. This Handbook is a reference for medical students and others seeking information concerning the formal administrative policies, rules and regulations of UNLV School of Medicine. All students are responsible for familiarity with the contents of the Handbook. Updates will be continuous throughout the year and the medical school may change policies, procedures, programs and other information as circumstances require. Current policies, procedures, and standards in the Handbook will apply to all current students, regardless of class year. The most recently approved policies, procedures and standards will be followed. Nothing in this document constitutes a contract or creates a contractual obligation on the part of UNLV School of Medicine. The school reserves the right to interpret and apply its policies and procedures, and to deviate from these guidelines, as appropriate in the particular circumstances and in accordance with the mission and goals of UNLV School of Medicine. Every student enrolled at UNLV SOM is accountable for reading, understanding and abiding by the policies and procedures set forth, as well as the general rules and regulations of the University as set forth by UNLV. The Student Handbook is available online. 4 2019-2020 SECTION 1: LEADERSHIP AND MISSION STRATEGIC VISION STATEMENT OVERVIEW The UNLV School of Medicine will capitalize on the strengths of existing academic programs in the schools of Allied Health Sciences, Dental Medicine, Community Health Sciences, Nursing, the College of Sciences, and other health-science related programs throughout the university. We will build from a foundation of excellence – recruiting the best faculty and the best students, applying the same business model we used for the successful launch of the Boyd School of Law. Our objective is to attract, educate and retain doctors committed to practicing in Southern Nevada. The UNLV School of Medicine will be an innovative center for teaching a diverse group of future Nevada doctors how to work in health care teams, apply cutting-edge technology, and develop novel, yet classically-based treatment solutions for diseases of the present and future. The UNLV School of Medicine will be part of a world-class academic medical center that serves the community and works collaboratively with local health care institutions and professionals to enhance clinical care for all citizens – including the development of specialized treatment programs – while also developing nationally recognized research programs aimed at preventing, treating and curing diseases. The UNLV School of Medicine will integrate public undergraduate medical education and graduate medical education – or residencies – to cultivate more doctors staying to serve Southern Nevada residents. We will build clinical, education and research programs in cardiology, neuroscience, mental health and addiction, cancer and orthopedics. GUIDING PRINCIPLES • Selecting and educating students who will stay or return to Nevada to practice medicine and / or teach. • Selecting and educating a diverse student body that will understand and value all cultural aspects of medicine. • Teaching and demonstrating to students the special needs and health care issues of an urban population that includes a large youth demographic, an increasing number of retirees and is host to approximately 40 million visitors annually. • Teaching students through problem- and team-based learning so students understand how to address medical issues with best practices -- educational space will be organized so interdisciplinary teams work and study together. • Educating students thoroughly in history taking and physical examination coupled with use of genomic information and advanced technology. DIVERSITY UNLV reaffirms its commitment to equality of educational and employment opportunity in its relationships with all members of the university community and its commitment to the elimination of any documented historical and continuing underutilization of women and minorities among the students, faculty, and staff. UNLV School of Medicine is committed to this program and is aware that with its implementation, positive benefits will be received from the greater utilization and development of previously underutilized human resources. 5 2019-2020 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES OFFICE OF THE DEAN • Barbara Atkinson, MD, Founding Dean ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AND EDUCATION The Office of Academic Affairs and Education guides and oversees all aspects of medical student education. The Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and Education is the chief academic officer for the UNLV School of Medicine. • Neil Haycocks, MD, PhD, Interim Vice Dean, Academic Affairs and Education STUDENT AFFAIRS AND ADMISSIONS The Office of Student Affairs and Admissions is the primary point of contact and information for medical students. Faculty and staff are focused on supporting and assisting medical students throughout their medical education program at UNLV School of Medicine. • Samuel Parrish, MD, Senior Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Admissions • Ann Diggins, MA, Director, Admissions and Student Affairs • Cindy Stella, MS, Director, Student Financial Services • Annie Weisman, PhD, Director, Wellness and Integrative Medicine • Adeste Sipin, MA, Coordinator, Academic Support Services • Peter Kim, Registrar • Velanie Williams, Sr. Coordinator, Student Affairs • Shannon Widdowes, Coordinator, Admissions • Alyssa Hill, Coordinator, Admissions • Bridget Grey, Coordinator, Visiting Students and Medical Student Credentialing EDUCATION AND CURRICULUM These departments in the Office of Academic Affairs oversees and coordinates all aspects of medical education for medical students, including scheduling, evaluations, curriculum management, and the Liaison Committee